Groundhand

Fiber Network Services, Inc.•Blairs, VA

10h•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor providing fiber optic and cable network services for communications providers across several states and Washington, D.C. The Groundhand works at the Blairs, Virginia location and assists the Aerial crew by supplying tools, materials, and supplies; cleaning work areas, machines, and tools; holding materials or tools for other workers; and performing traffic control duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in underground construction for CATV telecommunications systems.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of relevant safety procedures in a construction setting.
Experience working in a field environment.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Ability to work with a flexible schedule.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, and distribute them to appropriate locations according to project plans or specifications.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment.
Erect or dismantle traffic barricades or other temporary structures for safety.
Lubricate and clean machinery, equipment, or tools.
Use machinery, such as a directional drill, to drill holes in different types of dirt and clay.